Gunyah Country Estate
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Gunyah Country Estate
720 Sleemans Road, Hororata, Canterbury 7572, New Zealand
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Located in Windwhistle, Gunyah Country Estate is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hororata Golf Club and Rakaia Gorge. This family-friendly guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Washpen Falls.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Golf Course
Skiing
Horse Riding
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Bowling Alley
Restaurant
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Property Description
Located in Windwhistle, Gunyah Country Estate is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hororata Golf Club and Rakaia Gorge. This family-friendly guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Washpen Falls.
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4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.0
Amenities4.0
Location4.0
Service4.0
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Bench of Gratitude
(3.2 km)
Landmarks: Washpen Falls
(9.3 km)
Landmarks: Te Waiora House
(9.7 km)
Landmarks: Hororata Highland games
(9.7 km)
Landmarks: Hororata Reserve & Ornamental Lake
(9.7 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
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1
Two-Bedroom Villa
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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9
Three-Bedroom House
1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed and 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric blanket
Microwave
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3
Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony
1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
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3
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric blanket
Private entrance
Private toilet
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7
Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed and 1 King bed ● Living Room:1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
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1
Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Balcony
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5
Classic Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric blanket
Private entrance
Private toilet
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1
Superior Twin Room
1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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5
Chalet
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
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AI Summary
The property features a well-equipped kitchen, cozy fireplace, and beautiful countryside setting with a great sunrise view. Guests appreciate the welcoming and attentive service from the hostess and her team.
Bridget F
August 27, 2024
My husband and I booked the Verandah room in the lodge at Gunyah for 2 nights, earlier this month, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We were looking for a quit spot to relax for a few days and this is exactly what we got! The house is beautiful and Simonetta has furnished it beautifully. She and the rest of the team did a great job looking after us, checking in too see if we had everything we wanted. She is a fabulous cook and we had 2 wonderful dinners in that beautiful dining room! My husband and I both enjoyed the old world glamour an enjoyed walking around the garden. The house and the garden and Simonetta as custodian are all treasures and I wished we could stay longer! Bridget Fitzgerald
Guest User
April 4, 2024
We stayed for three nights and would have loved to have stayed longer. Loved the beautiful grounds and great roaring fire every night. Cottage equipped extremely well and bed very comfortable. We loved the walks and towns to visit nearby. Excellent accommodation.
Guest User
March 3, 2024
We needed an overnight near Methven and this sufficed but I would not go out of my way to come here. Very chilly in the room (end of Feb), no functional wifi (which was challenging as we had counted on this based on the website), plumbing seemed consistent with this being a very old, somewhat restored, Victorian home. I am sure people who like old Victorian would enjoy it but we really did not feel overly comfortable. Unlike other B&B's we stayed in, it seemed hard to get the owners attention even for things like showing up for breakfast at the agreed upon time (we called out hello but got no reply; same issue when I had a question shortly after arrival the day before). So worked for us as a 'stop over only' but would not truly recommend.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
You’ll not see the photos of the converted garden shed we had to stay in for very good reason. They’d not want you to know you may - like us, end up there! Advertised as 4 star with WIFI (not useable) this shed fell well short of the advertised rooms. Make sure you’re not being put in the “Romantic/Mulberry Cottage”. The floors were so springy I think the foundations were nonexistent. The bed was definitely not Temperpedic. Not sure how old. So close to the wall you had to squeeze past. The TV was not set correctly, and had we not been reasonably good with getting it sorted, we’d have had to get the ‘owners’ assistance. The entrance really let the place down - and should have been a red flag. We felt like we were going through the mud driveway to a cow yard. Now, I’m sure there are plenty of reviews from people who get to experience the grand old homestead. But not us. Had we known this was going to be our accommodation for $200/night, we’d not have booked it. Given the blatant false advertising and non disclosure of the accommodation being provided we feel the owners are grossly misrepresenting the accommodation and should put it right.
Guest User
November 23, 2022
Stayed for 2 nights. The accommodation is lovely and takes you back to the 1890’s. The food is excellent and the room we stayed in had a lovely view over the property. It is not the easiest place to get to on gravel roads. It’s about 20 minutes drive to nearby Methven. The internet is pretty unreliable but this didn’t bother us too much.
Guest User
May 10, 2023
The host was lovely and the spot very pretty but....So very disappointed, not what we expected from the advertising. We booked the "Stables". Very cute from outside, free range chickens happily roaming the yard. Lovely sunset and grounds. Inside, steep stairs up to bedroom had no railing which I would think is illegal. Definitely would not have small children in there. Queen bed was comfy, single beds hard. Flys were dying and dropping around us. Notes said the building had been treated for insects and this was the reason. Nothing on the website about that. Sitting watching TV we noticed a mouse running back and forth on the kitchen bench ! We managed to deal with that one only to then see another one trying to climb the living area curtains. We failed to catch that one as it ran behind the oven. Needless to say we did not sleep well, especially after seeing mouse droppings behind the toilet upstairs. We could hear them in the roof during the night which can be expected on a farm but not inside accommodation we are paying for, even on a farm. Again nothing on the website to expect to share the accomodation with mice. Make sure you put all food in the fridge.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
We stayed here two nights and originally reserved dinner only for the first. Once it was quite clear how far it was to travel for anywhere to eat at night and that our first nights meal was exceptional, we asked to dine for our second night. The house is exactly as described on the website. Simonetta makes excellent coffee which she offered us on arrival in the drawing room, The bathrooms are warm and modern. Sadly we didn’t explore the grounds as the weather was not delightful and it was rainy and chilly…in February!! Out room had heaters and there was a fire on at dinner so we were pretty comfortable. The house is quite beautiful and it was a pleasure to stay.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
We went for our anniversary and felt like guests in Downtown Abby. Simonetta is an amazing chef and the accommodation was fabulous. Highly recommended. We enjoyed the waterfall walk and worked up an appetite for yet another fabulous meal.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Skiing
Horse Riding
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Bowling Alley
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuisine: Australian, British, European, French, German, International, Italian, Local
Open for: Dinner
Special dietary options: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Dining options: Property guests only, Reservations available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Room Service
Lobby Bar
Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Picnic Area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Bowling Alley
Golf Course
Off-site
Skiing Gear Storage
Hiking
Skiing
Horse Riding
Mountain Climbing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Game Room
Eco Tours
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Children's Meals Available
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 04:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | NZD 38.00 per person |
Adult | Set menu:NZD 38.00 per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: NZD 20.00 per pet per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1912
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 10
Located in Windwhistle, Gunyah Country Estate is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hororata Golf Club and Rakaia Gorge. This family-friendly guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Washpen Falls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian guesthouse also features babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy local cuisine at Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This guesthouse has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include washing machines and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian guesthouse also features babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy local cuisine at Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This guesthouse has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include washing machines and irons/ironing boards.